
Each municipality has their own zoning and land use regulations and while some are fairly standard, the use of a residential home for short-term rentals is not. Municipalities governments in Pennsylvania come in the form of cities, townships and boroughs. With the rise of VRBO/Expedia and AirBnB, more people have been drawn to the potential income that vacation rentals bring and that has prompted a tighter regulatory environment. Some municipalities (especially in the Poconos) have a long and rich tradition of supporting visitors and the associated hospitality industry, and for other municipalities, this is something new. Vacation rentals can also be a nuisance as people on vacation can be boisterous and celebratory, awake at odd hours. Zoning, Rules and Regulations regarding Short-term Rentals, VRBO and AirBnB are changing in the Poconos, here is a scorecard of municipalities and what they say about running a short-term rental from your vacation home or income property.
